Monologue

Sam Monologue from Sixteen Candles

From Sixteen Candles by John Hughes

female · contemplative · 38 sec

This piece is from a copyrighted film, so the full text isn't published here. You can bring your own copy of the lines and rehearse it on ActorRise.

About this piece

Sam is looking in the mirror, reflecting on her expectations for turning sixteen and the reality of her unchanged appearance and family dynamics.

From Sixteen Candles (1984), directed by John Hughes

teens · longing · identity · family · growing up · self-image

Rehearse Sam's monologue

Run it out loud with a spotlight that follows your voice, line by line, until it's off the page. Free to start, no credit card.

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